Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Since I have spent the last two days discussing him, I am going to make this a Serge Lutens week!
I will probably dream of him as well, dressed as Santa with a huge basket filled with jinge bell-bottles
For me, dear Serge?

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

21 degrees, sunny.

I was so late to work and my eye shadow was less than impeccable. I am wearing Mitsouko today. If Ms Riannon is going to make this a Serge Lutens week, I might be a little copycat and convert mine to a Guerlain week (weekdays only, since I have only got 5 different fragrances from this house).

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Trussardi Skin.

I'm in some strange sort of lemon and citrus mood lately and I can never quite find the frag I'm looking for in my wardrobe. I think the lemony ones I'm missing are Acqua di Parma Colonia Assoluta (which I havn't tried, only the original), Frederic Malle Cologne Bigarade (Concentrée maybe, but I've only tried the original) and I'm leaving the last one open to discussion. What am I missing lemony-wise?

The ones I have which can be put into this folder would be the already mentioned one, Trussardi Skin, Montale Soleil de Capri, Armanis Acqua di Giò (thruth to be told, I don't wear it much which might be a shame actually), maybe could add Yves Saint Laurent Live Jazz to this line of frags as well... L'Artisan Eau de L'Artisan as well, probably my favorite of the bunch, however it is more green than citrusy and finally Hermès Eau des Merveilles which is some kind of holy grail for me, but don't really fit together with the rest here. Too creamy really. Can't say I see Live Jazz fitting what I'm after either.

A lot of listing and ramblings, but so onto the question in hand please

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

arabie with dabs of narcisse noir. i may inspire some spontaneous healing as people enter the ER today...

"Like a lobster with a pearl in its claw, the beet held the jasmine firmly without crushing or obscuring it. Beet lifted jasmine, the way a bullnecked partner lifts a ballerina, and the pair came on stage on citron's fluty cue. As if jasmine were a collection of beautiful paintings, beet hung it in the galleries of the nose, insured it against fire or theft, threw a party to celebrate it. Citron mailed the invitations." Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins p. 189

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Arriba! Arriba! Rolled on generous amounts of Balenciaga's Rumba (that needs an exclamation point) for the very first time and rhumba-ed happily down the stairs. This extravagant, plummy gardenia and tuberose beauty resting on sandalwood perfect for this sparkling bright cold day! Ole!

I think that the Lotus and 'Hunny' will attract a certain Lady like a buzzing bee

Bzzzzzz! Am already addicted from the sample you sent me.

What am I missing lemony-wise?...

If you can find it, try Love's Fresh Lemon (now discontinued...Buffalo Gals gave me the direct link to eBay where I got two for my Boss who is a Love slave. Can't remember or retrieve the site or I would send it to you.) Lemonade!!

"The world is ruled by letting things take their course. It cannot be ruled by interfering."Lao Tze

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

I'm leaving the last one open to discussion. What am I missing lemony-wise?

I always used to love the old Eau de Monsieur Balmain. I have never smelled the new one, but I bet it is lemony to the max.

As for me today, I am in Carnation Land, thanks to JAG. Bellodgia this morning, for an old-fashioned, peppery-clovey carnation. Then later, Dianthus, the new 2006 Etro carnation, which is wonderful. Even if you think you don't like carnation, you might like this. Just a hint of pepper and clove. The emphasis is on the orange and vanilla, which make the carnation warm and sweet. Lovely, sunny.

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Two that I know I will NOT be wearing, Shalimar and Dior Addict. Ick........something happened with those and just don't work on me anymore. Sad to see them go.

So sorry to hear about Shalimar and Dior Addict... I love both and could only imagine how frustrated I would be if that happened to me, although I've had an episode of something like that with Hypnotic Poison and in the end it turned out alright... On the other hand, enjoy Coco! I love it but boy does it ever hate me LOL.

Today I'm wearing no-Trouble by Boucheron(does anyone else have an issue with this name?) As much as I love the fragrance, I dislike the name and avoided wearing it just for that... But, I can hold out no longer...

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Re: SotD Monday 11 December

Parfum Sacre EDP for me today.

This is a new one for me -- the transparent lemon on top is a nice change from the usual oriental. I was going to say nice enough but ...meh, not enough incense, but then I sniffed my wrist again, and it is rather nice up close. Next time, I'll have to try this when I am home and can spritz with reckless abandon, and see if that incense kicks in for me.